Deck 4: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Question 1

Treatments utilized in conjunction with Western medical therapies.

A) Alternative medicine
B) Complementary medicine
C) Integrative medicine
D) Allopathic medicine

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When non-mainstream health practices are utilized in place of conventional care.

A) Alternative medicine
B) Complementary medicine
C) Integrative medicine
D) Allopathic medicine

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In 2007, the race/ethnicity that used CAM most often.

A) American Indians/Alaskan Natives
B) Whites
C) Hispanics
D) Blacks
E) Asians

Answer 3

A

Question 4

CAM is used most often for this health problem.

A) Headaches
B) Back pain
C) Insomnia
D) Obesity

Question 5

The Sanskrit word that means the science of life.

A) Homeopathy
B) Reiki
C) Qi
D) Ayurveda

Question 6

The CAM practice based on the theory that five great elements are the basis for all living things.

A) Ayuvedic medicine
B) Homeopathy
C) Qi Gong
D) Reiki

Question 7

Yoga consists of going through asanas, which are:

A) physical postures
B) breathing exercises
C) mantras
D) hand movements

Question 8

The theory of Qi states that energy runs through this many meridians.

A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12

Question 9

An ancient healing practice based on diagnosis from a pattern of symptoms rather than by identifying specific illness. Treatment includes herbs and acupuncture.

A) Ayuvedic medicine
B) Homeopathy
C) Reiki
D) Traditional Chinese medicine

Question 10

In Yin and Yang, the term Yin refers to:

A) Darkness
B) Heat
C) Early morning
D) Excitement

Question 11

Hydrotherapy is an example of this type of CAM.

A) Ayurvedic medicine
B) Chinese medicine
C) Naturopathy
D) Reiki

Question 12

The following is true about Reiki.

A) It is believed to have originated in Tibet.
B) Practitioners must be certified by a state board.
C) There is strong evidence of its effectiveness.
D) It is used to diagnose health problems.

Question 13

Herbal supplements are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.